Lawyers who see the bigger picture, and the details. Supporting a simple vision, no matter how complex the view. A powerful affinity. Attractive results. Weaver nests Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group provides domestic and cross- border legal services to the highest international standards across Africa, through its offices in , Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. We also have a best friends relationship with a leading law firm in Nigeria.

Differences in law, regulation and business culture can significantly increase the risk and complexity of doing business in Africa. Our aim is to assist our clients in achieving their objectives as smoothly and efficiently as possible while minimising the legal and regulatory risks.

While reliable technical legal advice is always very important, the ability to deliver that advice in a coherent, relevant way combined with transaction management, structuring, negotiating and drafting skills is essential to the supply of high quality legal services. Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group delivers those services to the highest international standards throughout Africa. Uganda

Kenya Nigeria Tanzania

South Africa

Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group includes approximately 350 lawyers across four countries. The Group has offices in , Dar es Salaam, , and . Our relationship firm in Nigeria, Udo Udoma & Bela-Osagie, has offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. We also have strong relationships and work closely with law firms across the rest of Africa which enables us to provide or source the advice clients require in any African country, whether on a single country or a multi-jurisdictional basis. We act for corporations, financial institutions, state owned enterprises and governments in providing clear, relevant and timely legal advice in order to assist clients in achieving their objectives and managing their legal risks. The strength and depth of all the Group’s practice area, geographical and sector specific teams are utilized to provide clients with the highest standards of service. In the cross-border arena the Group has extensive experience in the resources, energy, infrastructure, financial institutions and consumer goods sectors. A diverse landscape. A focused approach. Areas of practice

Our focus is on our clients, without losing sight of the bigger picture. As such, we have the skills and understanding to advise on a wide range of issues affecting modern business in all its forms. Our extensive practice areas include:

Banking and finance Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring dispute resolution Benefits (pensions, healthcare and incentive schemes) Capital markets and securities Commercial property Competition Construction and engineering Corporate and commercial Dispute resolution Employment Energy Environment, natural resources and climate change Financial services and investment management Forensics and white collar crime Healthcare and pharmaceutical Intellectual Property Litigation and alternative dispute resolution Maritime and transport Mergers and acquisitions Mining, resources, energy and environment Oil and gas Private equity Project finance and infrastructure development and public/private partnerships Public and regulatory Real estate and conveyancing Tax Technology, media and telecommunications Our experience

We have been involved in projects, transactions and matters Competition throughout Africa. Pioneer Hi-Bred International in relation to its acquisition Banking and Finance of Pannar Seed, including merger notifications to competition authorities in South Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Afrisam on its ZAR25 billion equity and debt restructuring Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania and Zambia RMB Westport in connection with the debt and equity Hitachi Data Systems in relation to its acquisition of Shoden financing of the development of the Alausa Mall in Data Systems and its subsidiary companies incorporated in Lagos, Nigeria Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and Tanzania Rand Merchant Bank (acting as MLA together with Standard Pretoria Portland Cement in connection with the leniency Bank) on their proposed financing of a US$110 million application in relation to the South African Competition packaging plant in Angola for Nampak Commission’s investigation into the cement industry Industrial Development Corporation on the provision of An international oil company on pricing practices finance for a project in Gabon in Tanzania Development Bank of South Africa on structured commodity A listed international company on regulatory obligations financing in several jurisdictions across Africa in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Somalia, Djibouti and Uganda

Capital Markets Energy and Infrastructure

Equity Bank on its cross-listing on the Uganda Stock Exchange Eskom on the 4800 MW Medupi and Kusile power stations in South Africa Royal Bafokeng Platinum in relation to its combined offering of shares and listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Copperbelt Energy Corporation on the second cross-border Value ZAR10 billion electricity interconnector between the DRC and Zambia Eaton Towers in connection with the raising of Sponsors and project company (Gigajoule South Africa US$150 million of capital from Capital International and Matola Gas Company) on the project financing for Private Equity Funds construction of a gas pipeline in Mozambique Barclays Capital, Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan (as joint lead Airports Company South Africa in connection with the managers) in respect of the listing and issue of the Eskom expansion of Cape Town International Airport Holdings Limited US$1,750,000,000 Stand-alone Bonds on BHP Billiton in connection with the expansion of Hotazel the Luxembourg Stock Exchange Manganese Mine Simmer and Jack Mines on the subscription of Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Bank on the financing of ZAR465,000,000 Secured Convertible Redeemable Bonds the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link Project in the Gauteng Province issued by First Uranium of South Africa City of Johannesburg with the update of the City of Zambian Government in relation to the funding of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality DMTN Programme Zambia toll roads project and the issue of various notes thereunder Lending banks in connection with the US$66 million financing of a project to resurrect the sugar industry of Marromeu in the Zambezi Valley in Mozambique Mergers and Acquisitions

Standard Bank on its ZAR8.5 billion acquisition of a majority interest in listed Nigerian bank IBTC Chartered Bank Marsh on the acquisition of the broking and risk services business of Alexander Forbes in South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia Japanese paint manufacturer Kansai Paint on its unsolicited offer for JSE listed Freeworld Coatings Barclays Bank PLC on the disposal of its custody business in Kenya, Botswana, Mauritius, Ghana, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania and Zimbabwe to Standard Chartered Bank Liberty Group Limited on the acquisition of Kenyan insurance companies (Heritage and CFC Life) from CFC Stanbic Holdings Citadel Capital, a listed Egyptian private equity firm, in relation to the acquisition of a majority stake in Kenya Uganda Railways Due diligence in 15 African countries for Bharti Airtel in connection with its proposed merger with MTN The Kenya Government on the proposed privatizations of National Bank of Kenya, Consolidated Bank of Kenya and Kenya Pipeline Company

Mining and Natural Resources

Minmetals on the Zambian and South African aspects of its US$1,275 million offer for Anvil Mining Rio Tinto on the South African aspects of its offer to acquire Africa focused, Riversdale Mining listed on the Australian Stock Exchange Metorex on its ZAR3.0 billion capital and debt restructuring programme in relation to its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo African Rainbow Minerals with its joint venture with Vale for mining assets in Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique and Namibia Teal Mining (an ARM/Vale joint venture), sale of gold prospecting rights in Namibia to Auryx Gold for US$30m China Construction Bank on the provision of financing to a Zimbabwean subsidiary of a South African mining company Exxaro Resources with regard to its drilling project in Botswana Legal solutions that make business sense. BW 3148

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Dar es Salaam: East African Law Chambers Tel: +255 22 277 1885 Fax: +255 22 277 1886 Email: [email protected] www.ealawchambers.com

Kampala: AF Mpanga Tel: +256 41 425 4540 Fax: +256 31 226 3757 Email: [email protected] www.afmpanga.co.ug

Nairobi: Coulson Harney Tel: +254 20 289 9000 Fax: +254 20 289 9100 Email: [email protected] www.coulsonharney.com